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8. 4 Lean Production Reducing waste

8. 4 Lean Production Reducing waste

Lean production Any resource that does not create value for consumers is considered ‘waste’

Lean production Any resource that does not create value for consumers is considered ‘waste’ �An approach to management that focuses on cutting out waste whilst ensuring quality. �Japanese companies first adopted this approach and was soon followed by most major companies. �Uses techniques such as just in time and continuous improvement to ensure waste is minimised.

Just in time (JIT) �A manufacturing system in which materials, components or products are

Just in time (JIT) �A manufacturing system in which materials, components or products are delivered immediately before they are required to save storage costs. �Also known as "lean manufacturing" refers to a system of manufacturing in which products are not built until the product is ordered and paid for. Some companies that have successfully implemented JIT include Toyota, Dell and Harley Davidson.

Kaizen �Known as ‘continuous improvement’ �A philosophy of business created by the Japanese (Toyota)

Kaizen �Known as ‘continuous improvement’ �A philosophy of business created by the Japanese (Toyota) to continuously improve all aspects of work. �Employees are responsible at each stage to identify and suggest ways to improve production no matter how small it is. This results in a final product that is of high quality and low waste usage.

Case study �Complete “the Toyota production system” �In groups or individually �After finishing the

Case study �Complete “the Toyota production system” �In groups or individually �After finishing the case study, look at the activity on page 113. “How could you apply some of the processes of lean production to doing you work, such as revising for an exam? Think of THREE ways.

Homework �Understand what lean production means and why its important for business �Focus on

Homework �Understand what lean production means and why its important for business �Focus on Kaizen and JIT �Summary questions 1 -3 �Activity on page 113 (How could you… for an exam? ) �Short answer questions 9 -11 on page 124